Little Richard

L is for Little Richard

Little Richard had a profound effect on the young boy Dylan. Along with Bill Haley and other rock 'n' roll icons, Dylan was gobsmacked by the lyrics and driving, gospel-influenced, rhythm and blues rock 'n' roll from Memphis of Little Richard. He thumped the piano standing up, he screamed and belted his way through lyrics. He offended a lot of white folks. A great inspiration to a young lad keen to get out of the backwaters and make his mark on music.